The minimum gambling age is 18 for parimutuel betting and charitable gambling and 21 for lottery games and casino-style games.Ĭasinos, parimutuel, and video poker machines in select parishesġ8 for parimutuel and bingo 21 for lotteries, casinos, sports betting and matters relating to the licensing of legal gambling are covered in Section 27.Īll gambling outside tribal reservations is regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Most gambling-related crimes are covered by Louisiana Revised Statutes, Section 14:90 et seq. Gambling is illegal in Louisiana unless it is expressly authorized by the state or permissible under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) in the case of tribal gaming. Louisiana Criminal Law defines gambling as “intentionally conducting a game or contest in which a person risks the loss of anything of value to realize a profit.” They can engage in parimutuel betting at state racetracks, enjoy slots or table games at the state casinos, bet on sports via their mobile devices, and even play video poker in taverns or convenience stores in select parishes. Louisiana residents have plenty of land-based gambling options to choose from.
